White Fathers
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The Missionaries of Africa, commonly known as the White Fathers or the Society of the Missionaries of Africa (French: Pères Blancs; post-nominals: M. Afr.) are a Roman Catholic society of apostolic life. Founded in 1868 by Archbishop of Algiers Cardinal Charles Lavigerie, the society focuses on evangelism and education, mostly in Africa. As of 2020, there were 1247 Missionnaires of Africa, of 36 Nationalities, working in 42 Countries, in 217 communities.
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See also
- Catholic missions
- Bishop Burkhard Huwiler
- Bishop Joseph Dupont
- Melkite Greek Catholic Church
- Mua Mission, Malawi
- Catholic youth sports associations of French Algeria
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